North Paulding High

Learn more @ www.northpauldingfbla.com

What is FBLA?
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the
largest and oldest business student organization in
the world! Students in FBLA
learn business and leadership
skills through fun activities,
interactive workshops, and
motivational speakers. FBLA
members participate in
community service activities,
work together to plan and
organize events, compete in
business competitions, and attend local, state, and
national conferences.
If you are interested in developing leadership,
communication, and team skills, or simply looking for
an organization to meet and network with others at
North Paulding, in the State of Georgia, or across the
nation, then FBLA is the organization for you. Learn
more about FBLA at the next student meeting on
Tuesday, September 9 in Room 1101 or the first
parent meeting on September 9 at 5:30 pm in the
Room 1101.

How Much Does FBLA Cost?

FBLA is an investment in your future. Being a
paid member allows you to earn national awards,
compete, attend conferences,
and participate in the Virtual
Business and Stock Market
Challenge. FBLA membership
dues are $25 for the year. The
$25 covers $11 for state and national dues, $11 for a
chapter t-shirt, and $3 for the local chapter to fund
chapter activities.

August 2014

FUNDRAISERS
Many FBLA activities are free while others
require travel and registration fees. In an effort to
help students earn their dues and fees, FBLA will
participate in fundraisers throughout the year.
Fundraisers allow members to earn their
membership dues and raise money to pay for
conference and field trip expenses. The first
fundraiser will begin September 9, 2014.

FALL EVENTS
Business of Baseball
Our first field trip is to the
Braves Stadium on September 23
after school. The trip begins with
a career seminar held by the
Braves Business Office employees
and ends with students attending the baseball game
to watch the Braves vs. the Pirates. The cost of the
trip is $30, which includes transportation, the career
and college seminar, a Braves hat, a $10 concession
voucher, and a ticket to the game.

Fall Motivational Rally

The motivational rally includes a motivational
speaker, design competitions,
and the opportunity to take a
practice test in a competitive
event. After the speaker and
competition, students will have
time to ride over 70 rides and
choose lunch from 100+ food
vendors. Members paying
their dues by September 5 will have the
opportunity to attend and bring a friend to the
rally. The cost to attend the rally is $75 per person.

Fall Leadership
Conference
Athens, GA November 18 & 19
$50 Registration Deadline October 9 before school
$50 Hotel payment Deadline November 7

Fall Leadership
Conference includes a
nationally recognized
motivational speaker,
focused professional
development track
workshops, Monopoly
competition, a Battle of
the Chapters Jeopardy
type competition, silent charity auction, and
practice competitive events.
Students attending the conference choose one
of the following workshop topics: Business
Management, Career Success, Community
Service Success, Entrepreneurship, FBLA
Chapter Management, Leadership Essentials,
Personal Finance,
Professionalism &
Etiquette, Project &
Event Management,
Public Relations,
Public Service
Leadership, Speaking
& Presentation Skills,
Technology Leadership
and FBLA OfficerShip.
Students who have
paid should see Ms. Olson by Wednesday at 9
am to select their workshop track.
The bus will depart at 1:30 pm on Wednesday
and return Thursday evening at 9:00 pm. On
Thursday breakfast and lunch will be provided
by Chick-fil-A. Students completing their
workshop sessions will receive a conference
t-shirt on Thursday.

Get Involved in FBLA!

Next Meeting
October 9, 2014
4:00 5:15 pm
Meeting Topics Include:
Guest Speaker:
Finding Your Purpose & Passion in Life
& Setting Goals

Selecting Your Competition

1) visit www.fbla.org
2) click on FBLA
3) click on
competitive events
Serving the Community!
October 27 4-7 pm
Work at a Fall Fair for Children
Volunteering
October 11
Taste of Acworth with the
ABA in Downtown
Earning FBLA Awards

Business Achievement Awards

Learn how to log-in and begin
completing the tasks at our
next meeting.

FALL FBLA NEWS

Volunteer at the Crossroads Library

September
12
23
25
26
30

$75 due for the Fall Motivational Rally (may pay $35
now and fundraise the rest by 10/3)
Business of Baseball Trip depart at 3 pm
Homecoming Float Committee Meeting (Everyone
welcome) 3:25 pm 5:00 pm
After School Tailgate Party and Football Game (Food
& Fun before the game)
Homecoming Float Committee Meeting (Everyone
welcome) 3:25 pm 5:00 pm

*Every Monday & Wednesday Volunteer to Work at

the Crossroads Library 4:15 6:15 pm

Homecoming Float Committee

Students decorate the float and participate in the
parade by walking in front of the float carrying the
FBLA Banner, walk behind the float handing out
beads

October
2
3
3
6
7
8-9
9
10
21
28

Shelton Elementary School Fall Festival Community

Service 5:30 pm 8:30 pm
Northside Elementary School Fall Festival Community
Service 5:30 pm 8:00 pm
Final Payment for Fall Motivational Rally Due ($40 if
making payments)
FUNDRAISING MATERIALS DUE TO MS. OLSON
Homecoming Float Committee Meeting (Everyone
welcome) 3:25 pm until float is finished!
Fall Motivational Rally in Perry, GA
Homecoming Parade and FBLA Float During School
Activity
$90 due for Fall Leadership Conference in Athens
$50 minimum payment due (may use fundraising
money to pay for this trip)
Chapter Meeting after school 3:25 5:00 pm in
Room 1101
Prematurity Awareness Month Planning Meeting
3:25 5:00 pm in Room 1101

November
4
7
10
11
18-19

Kick-off Prematurity Awareness Month & CTAE Month

Activities
Russom Elementary School Fall Festival Community
Service 5:30 pm 8:30 pm
Membership Induction Ceremony Business Dress
Required & Family Invited 6:30 pm
Chapter Meeting after school 3:25 5:00 pm in
Room 1101
Final Payment for Fall Leadership Conference Due
Fall Leadership Conference in Athens, GA

FALL TRAVEL with FBLA

Fall Motivational Rally Perry, GA
There are 37 members attending the Motivational
Rally on October 11. If you paid to attend, please see
Ms. Olson for your permission and travel forms.
The bus will depart NPHS at 7:00 am and return at
10:00 pm. Students will need to bring money for
lunch and dinner.

Georgia Fall Conference Athens, GA

November 18-19, 2014
At Fall Leadership Conference FBLA Members listen
to a national keynote speaker, participate in a
focused leadership track, participate in a Monopoly
Tournament and Battle of the Chapters, and network
with other FBLA Members.
Cost:

$45 for registration (lunch & t-shirt)

$80 for hotel (double) $55 (triple) $40 (quad)
$35 for transportation (estimated10 ppl on bus)

TOTAL: $160 (estimated) ($75 due in October 8)

Stay Informed!
To receive e-mail reminders:
send an e-mail to nphsf@mail.remind101.com
To receive messages via text, text
@nphsf to (678) 967-3935